1. Accommodation
The cost varies depending on where you choose to stay while visiting Vegas. Nightly rates at the big hotels on the Strip like The Excalibur, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, and The Cosmopolitan range from anywhere from $70 and $350 a night for a regular room. Of course, this changes depending on the season, but it gives a rough idea of how much it would cost accommodation per night. You can also spend way less by looking for cheaper alternatives such as smaller hotels and Air Bnb options to cut down costs.
2. Food
It isn’t easy to estimate potential food costs as it depends on where a person chooses to eat. For fine dining experiences, expect to spend more than $100 per person for a multiple-course meal with wine. On the other end of the spectrum, you can enjoy $7 sandwiches and fast food meals. Thus, if you want to go all out with a luxe experience and eat from the top restaurants, bring some serious cash. You can get by on $60 a day or less on food if you eat cheap and split meals with friends.
3. Transportation
There are several ways to get around Vegas. Uber and Lyft are available, as well as regular taxis. The meter starts at $3.50, and the rate depends on how far you go. You can also use the double-decker buses for as little as $20 for a three-day pass. If traveling along the eastside of the Vegas Strip, you can also opt for the monorail system and pay $5 per ride or get an unlimited three-day pass for slightly under $30. These fees should give an estimate of how much money you need to move around in Vegas.
4. Activities
You can bring as much or as little money to spend in Vegas as you want, depending on what you would like to do. If you would like to visit major tourist attractions, special exhibitions, visit the fancy clubs and party spots, you must have a big budget for entertainment. However, if on a smaller budget, there are many free activities to enjoy in Vegas, and you will still have a lot of fun. For example, the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, The Mirage Aquarium, The Flamingo wildlife habitat are some of the free options to explore.
